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Paraplegic - Leg Up For Housing

$11,357 donated
Given by 127 generous donors in around 12 months

Helping a paraplegic find quality of life and a house to live in.

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Hi, on April 2021 I fell 5 meters and severed my spinal cord rendering me a t8 complete paraplegic.I was 45 at the time, father of 2 but recently going through divorce due to mental health reasons before my injury.

Without any fixed abode or ability to have my own place of residence I was put in emergency housing. That was over 3 years ago and still trying to acquire suitable housing.

Before my injury I retrained to be a primary school teacher because of a previous surgery which damaged my tendons in my hand making it difficult to do physical work.

As a paraplegic and in a wheelchair as my form of mobility,it has made it hard to get back into any form of employment, so I have been on a benefit.

I suffer now from health problems which put me in hospital with severe pain, recently resulting in the removal of my gallbladder because of gangrene.I have a Inflammatory bowel disease which is injury related which makes life even more difficult.

I am a very active person but now my issues have made even more difficult to bring up a 10 year old, when I have him. My benefit does not support my disability and it's extra costs. I've been trying to start an online business to support my life but that has been financially difficult.

I love to do oil painting which a may be able to sell and help my cause.

I need help financially to try get into a housing arrangement that suits my disability.To financially provide quality of life and hopefully help others in my situation, to help pay it forward.

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Everyday costs, health care, housing costs, parental costs. Financial support for starting my business and New employment. Being able to provide a better life for my son

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The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.  1 May 2025

Thank you to all who have been following and supporting me. walking in the face of adversity is all about everyone's walk, not just mine. we all have something to give and offer. we all have value and worth that matter and should matter in community, in society. we can all help create change.

I would like to express my humble gratitude and thank you's to all

who joined me on Sunday for the Walking In The Face Of Adversity Half Marathon and for those who have supported me along the way and wanting a better housing solution for my son and I.

We had a massive day, huge challenge. Gathered together were truly beautiful encouraging people, family and friends. I was so humbled and blessed through this walk through adversity. The people that helped inspire my cause, those who knew or didn't know my walk, the faces I greeted, the smiles that radiated through each one of us and reflected on those we passed.

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

― Brene Brown

Will continue to grow through these challenges so I can help pave the way for those after me to have better and brighter futures . We all can make s difference with love, unity, and selfless understanding.

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Hannah
Hannah on 18 Aug 2025
I am so happy for you ❤️
$20
Allen
Allen on 11 Aug 2025
Enjoy your home, you deserve it!
$40
Alana & Josh
Alana & Josh on 05 Aug 2025
All the best for your move Shane. So awesome to hear how excited Liam is 😊
$50
Hannah
Hannah on 30 Jul 2025
Kia kaha 💜
$20
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Guest Donor on 30 Jul 2025
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This campaign started on 28 Aug 2024 and ended on 26 Aug 2025.